TIDINGS AND TRIMMINGS - Twist and Pop Card

 

I'm pretty sure I already have more Christmas cards than I'll need but I'm really having fun with the pretty papers, stamps and dies that I have.  My husband was playing cards Monday night so I sat at my craft table and checked out some videos.  I've seen this "Twist and Pop" card for various occasions but saw one made with these papers that I have.  It turned into quite a project since I made one along with the video by stopping and pausing. After a little over 2 hours I had completed this one.  

The video was well done by Cindy Brumbaugh on YouTube.  I really like how it turned out and it was actually easier to make than I had anticipated especially since I had the same papers as she had used on one of her samples.  I left off a sentiment from the front.

The draw back of the card is that it ends up being very thick.  In fact, it's more than 1/4" thick because it would not slide through the piece I have from the post office to measure items I mail.  Recently I received a card from a friend and the postage was over $4.00!  Her postmaster made her pay First Class Package rate to send it because it was more than 1/4" thick.  I really don't usually hand deliver any cards but I think I will give this to the guy who cuts my hair when I'm there next Wednesday.  (See inside below.)

NOTE:  I might be able to reduce some of the thickness by not popping the stocking and star pieces  with foam squares on the inside.  I might have to give that a try if I make another one.

My card doesn't lay flat when I open it but I'm not sure if it is supposed to.  It was difficult to get a good picture of it but I think you can make out the images pretty well.

Thank you so much for coming by today!

UPDATE:  I just returned from the post office.  It would cost $4.60 to send the card due to thickness and that when it's in the envelope it is rigid and not even thickness.  I'll be hand delivering this one.